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ArticleDon't let your guard down, potato store managers warned
Failing to make standard, everyday checks in potato stores is commonplace at this time of year adding to the annual 400,000 tonnes of avoidable loss from Britain's stores, warns the British Potato Council (BPC).
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ArticleFTA anger over government's green policy
The Freight Transport Association(FTA) has condemned the government for changing its policy on grants intended to promote environmentally friendly vehicles and fuels.
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ArticlePotato trials battle against Black Dot
A leading UK potato researcher has warned that Black Dot is the most important disease in devaluing potato crops, but new trials show Amistar can reduce the problem.
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Former UK md named as Chiquita European president
Michel Loeb has been made Chiquita Fresh Group's European president by Chiquita Brands International.
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ArticleChileans pack their bags for Europe
A 20-person delegation led by the Chilean Exporters Association, ASOEX, will be among the many thousands of visitors to the 12th annual Fruit Logistica Fair held in Berlin, February 5 to 7.
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ArticleFairtrade fortnight only a month away
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight runs from March 1-14, as the organisation looks to build on the success experienced to date.
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ArticleCherries and berries switch sources
Chilean cherries are coming to the season's end and strawberry buyers are looking eagerly towards Morocco.
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ArticleTrade considers C-store situation
The trade has been left considering the shape of retailing to come with the announcement of Tesco's £53.7 million cash bid for Administore, and possible similar convenience store takeovers by Somerfield, Sainsbury's or the Co-op.
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ArticleSeminis sails on
In response to growing consumer interest in health issues, vegetable seed company Seminis is working hard to develop a range of products with additional health benefits, while maintaining its position as a market leader. John Broy reports.
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ArticleWinds brush Valencia citrus
High winds in Valencia earlier this week and periodically throughout January have been knocking oranges from trees as the Spanish citrus season enters its second half.
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ArticleLate, but in good shape
Season extension has been the recent focus of Spanish berry production with attention on early varieties. Unwelcome news then, that thanks to mixed climatic conditions the start of the strawberry season has been delayed. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSakata holds the key
In the final seed focus, the Journal speaks to two companies that are busy trialing new products. Sakata UK takes us through a range of broccoli, cauliflower and spinach innovations, while Israeli seed specialist Zeraim Gedera reveals that a range of mid 1990s breeding programmes is now bearing fruit.
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ArticleMicrosoft enters the arena
A new IT system will be landing in the fresh produce market place in the next few weeks and this one has the name of the biggest software company in the world attached to it. Cambridge based Anglia Business Computers has teamed up with Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) to create Linkfresh FP3, an integrated supply chain system with the most powerful platform ever launched into the small and medium sized business arena. Not only that - the companies involved are promising an extraordinarily swift return on investment. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleStePac Xtends itself
The Journal introduced StePac to its readers last year. The company’s president Israel Ben-Tzur tells Tommy Leighton that a customer-driven development strategy continues to pay rich dividends for the post harvest solutions provider.
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ArticleCameo passes taste test
English-grown Cameo has been available and in-store across the UK for four weeks, and exclusive marketing desk Norman Collett reports that sales have progressed “extremely well”.
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ArticleTrade converges on Berlin fair
Fruit Logistica 2004 will host a record number of exhibitors, with figures topping the 1,000 mark for the first time. All the main service providers from growers to retailers will be represented. Organiser Messe Berlin gives you an idea what to expect.
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What you C is not always what you get
Scarcely a week goes by it seems without another worrying development for the non-supermarket sectors of the trade.Multiple
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ArticleRe:fresh awards categories announced
The Fresh Produce Journal and Highbury-Nexus, organisers of the Re-Fresh Awards and Conference in association with the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), have announced the categories for the awards evening which will take place on May 6.
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ArticleParticipate and learn at Fruit Logistica
Seminar and event listing for Fruit Logistica 2004.